I've given serious thought to defretting this bass, and might still do that, but figured I'd toss it up for a while and see if there is anything interesting out there. Quite simply, I just don't play fretted basses anymore .....
Some bass specs:
FBB # 1112-06, 35" scale fretted 7, 18mm spacing at bridge, Hipshot hardware, FBB custom pickups, Audere Z preamp, passive by-pass switch to VOL only. 5A quilted maple top, African Mahogony back, 5 piece rock maple/bloodwood neck-through.
This is a serious bass, my main player for the past 4 years. It is a working bass, so it has some minor bruising but nothing significant (no gouges, chips, etc), mostly just some mojo funk from working hard. Currently strung with LaBella flats (.029-.049-.069-.089-.109-.128) six set with a high F SIT .018 plain steel.
Clips of the bass are in several spots on my web site and YouTube channel. This bass plays incredible well, has a huge presence in a live setting, excellent balance, thin neck profile, and is a striking looking axe. It's a big boy, too .... when looking at pics on my web site, keep in mind that I'm 6'5" and 250 pounds ..... not a small bass by any stretch.
I'm looking for a fretless 7 or 8 (single course), or a quality fretless 5. If the 5 is offered, it has to be something Fenderesque in shape, no small bodies or <18mm spacing.
I would consider an outright sale for $1,800 + shipping. I'm in no rush at all, willing to wait for a good deal on both sides. This FBB is a beautiful bass
Some bass specs:
FBB # 1112-06, 35" scale fretted 7, 18mm spacing at bridge, Hipshot hardware, FBB custom pickups, Audere Z preamp, passive by-pass switch to VOL only. 5A quilted maple top, African Mahogony back, 5 piece rock maple/bloodwood neck-through.
This is a serious bass, my main player for the past 4 years. It is a working bass, so it has some minor bruising but nothing significant (no gouges, chips, etc), mostly just some mojo funk from working hard. Currently strung with LaBella flats (.029-.049-.069-.089-.109-.128) six set with a high F SIT .018 plain steel.
Clips of the bass are in several spots on my web site and YouTube channel. This bass plays incredible well, has a huge presence in a live setting, excellent balance, thin neck profile, and is a striking looking axe. It's a big boy, too .... when looking at pics on my web site, keep in mind that I'm 6'5" and 250 pounds ..... not a small bass by any stretch.
I'm looking for a fretless 7 or 8 (single course), or a quality fretless 5. If the 5 is offered, it has to be something Fenderesque in shape, no small bodies or <18mm spacing.
I would consider an outright sale for $1,800 + shipping. I'm in no rush at all, willing to wait for a good deal on both sides. This FBB is a beautiful bass